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Vacation continues

I am in the middle of my time off and I know the rest of it will go by super fast.  I’ve checked my email at work a couple times.  That is something that I normally DO NOT do.  However, it paid off in this case.  I found that there was an issue I could fix and I went in last night and took care of it.  I surprised my boss and called him to let him know what I had done.  He was impressed.  Nothing wrong with earning brownie points, even if I am on vacation. 

Our weather has flipped back to Summer.  It’s been in the 80’s here and I had to turn on the AC much to my chagrin.  I just couldn’t live with the humidity. 

I made it to Sam’s today and actually had to make a repeat run.  I bought this large platter of holiday cookies, I think it was a 60 count.  Special flavors that I haven’t had before and I wanted to treat myself. It’s a $20 platter so quite a bit for cookies.  Damn if the whole thing didn’t spill on the garage floor when I opened my tailgate.  I was pissed.  I of course cleaned up the mess and trashed all of the cookies.  Had to get the vacuum cleaner out to get the crumbs out of the trunk.  Meanwhile once I got the replacement platter I made sure to pull the majority of the cookies out and get them into food saver bags that I sealed up.  There is no way in hell that I will consume 60 large cookies before they expire. 

Had lunch with a friend, it was an okay time and was glad to be able to catch up on things.  I called my other friend who lost her cat and she is doing much better.  That cemented my decision to not make a trip to her vet to donate money.  I am confident that I made the right decision and glad that I had the patience to let this play out.  That’s so not like me but I am learning more and more time can be your friend. 

Got my haircut yesterday and there was a hot guy getting his haircut.  I was hoping to see his body once they removed the cape but damn if he wasn’t still in the chair when I left.  I got a haircut and shampoo from a place that I only visit on occasion and only because they give a great shampoo.  Their prices are out of control but I managed to score as I went on a day when haircuts were discounted so that helped a little bit. 

Did my Sunday vacuuming routine tonight and cleaned underneath the fridge.  It wasn’t as dirty as I thought it would be.  I cleared off a lot of room on the top to provide better air flow as well as getting rid of junk that was just sitting.  I also pulled the unit out and cleaned the floor.  The cats were a little confused but interested that is until the vacuum came out. 

Tried a new diner that is in town for a burger.  I hit them up after I was at the Dentist on Monday.  Nothing special and I might go back but it’s not on my immediate must go back soon list. 

Got a gift card that I plan to use Friday for lunch at my favorite Italian place.  Not sure if I will use it all up but I am craving Spaghetti & Meatballs.  I expect to have some left over or at the very least get more to go as well as maybe some desert to bring home. 

Tomorrow I am thinking of hitting up a place that I went to last time I was off.  Instead of getting breakfast I want their lunch buffet, which looks good.  Hopefully, I can keep my stomach at bay. 

My sleep scheduled it all kinds of crazy.  I’ve decided that Rudy & Mora should be renamed Biscuits & Gravy.  Rudy makes biscuits to wake me up and he will sleep on top of me as well just laying in wait for me to wake up so he can get those paws going.  Mora is Gravy because she loves to roll over and let me rub her belly, she jumps on the bed after breakfast and just lays there.  She will follow me downstairs and jump in my lap rolling over and getting that belly rubbed.  She just lays there like gravy and soaks it all up.  I’m not changing their names but I’ve been calling Rudy Mr. Biscuits all day.   

It’s Trick or Treating time and my lights are off.  The little ghouls & goblins are out and the subdivision is lined with cars and plenty of people out walking around.  It’s warm so it’s a great time unlike most Halloweens when it’s brisk or down right cold here.  We do have some rain moving in but that will be later tonight and early tomorrow. 

I’m finishing up laundry that I started a day or so ago and going to surf away for a bit.

I got the cowboy boots that I have always wanted.  Damn I didn’t know how difficult they were to get on and off.  One is just as bad as the other.  Today I learned all about a boot puller to help get them off.  I added that to my Amazon cart and it will be here on Friday.  I’m kind of on the fence about keeping them but they are paid for. 

Off to surf away for a while and then I will climb the steps and browse TV.  Got a few things on the DVR and who knows what I can find on YouTube. Plan to enjoy the rest of my time off because I will be on-call when I go back and my inbox is already a small disaster I am sure it’s gonna grow given that I’ve still got a couple days. 

Well Ms. Gravy just showed up and doesn’t want me to post this.  I need to tend to rubbing her belly. I am still fighting off some allergy or illness.  My nose goes crazy for a bit when I wake up and then after a couple hours all is fine.  Hope your all doing well, just wanted you to know I am still among the living.

Hanging @ Home

I woke up early it was cold outside and dark.  I got dressed and grabbed a jacket.  Headed out to a new place in the hopes of seeing a friend and his family.  However, I drove all that way (30 minutes one way) to find out that the place was closed and didn’t open for another 30 minutes.  I wanted food so I opted to head home and stop at my usual place. 

Had a sub-par experience.  Eggs & Sausage were cold which is nothing new but today they were like ice rather than slightly warm.  I sent them back.  Took forever to get a waitress to check on me and refill my drink.  Just wasn’t terribly pleased when I left. 

Being cold out and me having all this time on my hands I opted to just come home.  Put my phone on DND (Do Not Disturb) watched YouTube with the cats and then went back to sleep for a while.  I woke up and took a breath loud enough that it woke Rudy and he sprung to life and jumped on my chest, he was making biscuits and giving me kisses.  Which is his normal way that I get greeted each morning.  It’s the best part of waking up and today I got that treatment twice.  Gosh I feel so lucky!

Got up and passed out lunch.  Rudy was enamored with a baby bird that landed on the deck and he spent the longest time staring out the window and acting like he was going to pounce.  No way he was going to because there was a huge glass door in his way.  Eventually he ate some lunch and his sister followed. 

Meanwhile I worked on putting my medicine out.  Then my Amazon delivery showed up so I grabbed those packages.  Made a nice open box with wrapping paper for the cats to play in.  Apparently it’s a little too full because Mora turned her nose up at it.  I’m giving them a chance and if there is no interest I will toss it. 

As I sat and began to watch TV again I saw a video where someone cooked a pizza.  That got me to thinking I could stay here and make the one Tombstone pizza that I have.  It’s a nice crisp fall day and it’s a nice idea.  However, I remembered going to see the cute guy at the pizza place.  While that sounds nice I can always do that on a Sunday.  Today I think I am just staying home and hanging with the cats working on tasks. 

We made our way downstairs and I am working on laundry.  Blogging (obviously) and searching for more porn. 

The Water Heater flush went well.  I got lots of junk out of it and as it was refilling I would periodically open the drain and get some milky water out.  I did that a few times until it began to flow as clear.  It’s a natural gas unit and has an electronic ignition.  Getting it to light is a bit of a pain but I got it going.  Made it back upstairs to flush all of the air out of the lines.  This time it didn’t frighten the cats but they weren’t terribly happy about it either. 

I’ve got hot water back and it’s not boiling hot.  The test was the first load of laundry to know if I fixed my problem.  The unit still makes some noise when it heats up water but it’s much quieter than it was previously.  So I did solve my problem.  Yay me!  It’s only 4 years old and I kind of wish that I would have heeded the warning from the installer and never touched it.  However now that this is the second flush in about six months I’ve got a reminder set to take care of it on an annual basis.  I think that the first flush I didn’t get all of the “junk” out of it and also had the heat a bit higher than where it is now.  The next test is when I take a shower, so long as the water is hot enough I will leave well enough alone and not monkey with things, which I hope is what I am able to do. 

Still no word from my friends that lost a cat.  I know that my gift was delivered yesterday to their front porch.  Thanks to Amazon taking photos.  I really hope that it went over well and helps with the grieving process.  I am still on the fence about going to their vets and dropping some money on their account.  Seeing them go through losing their cats takes me back to loosing mine and what that whole awful experience is like.  I appreciate and hug Mora & Rudy a bit more.  They soak it up like the sponges they are. 

Today is my late spouses birthday.  I’m not nearly as emotional as I had been in years past.  It sort of feels like another day but I am still thinking of him and miss him.  I spoke out a Happy Birthday to him this morning. 

Well time to publish this and get moving.  The rest of my work isn’t going to get done on it’s own.  Hope your having a good day!

Fun Time

I had my massage on Friday.  I went out for supper a couple hours prior to and grabbed the mail.  Called my Thanksgiving Friends to try to invite them out for a meal and learned they lost another cat a few days ago.  Sadly, they have another one that is in critical condition and looks like it’s not going to make it.  They are much like I was in that they are running an old folks home for cats.  It’s sad when one of them passes but they are all up there in age so it’s kind of expected.  I never got around to asking if they wanted to grab a bite to eat. 

Once we hung up I got on Amazon and found the perfect sympathy gift and had to sent.  It arrived today.  I know it will bring some tears but also my appreciation.  Most people wouldn’t go out of their way to send a gift, much less a sympathy card.  As most people think oh well it’s just a pet (cat/dog) and don’t realize that these are family members and like children to their human owners. 

I am contemplating showing up at their vets office next week and dropping off some money so they aren’t so financially strapped if/when it comes time for the next one.  Plus they have one that is on medication for frequent eye infections.  I know that their vet is way cheaper than the vet that I have used but on average it’s about $300 (us dollars) to have a cat put down, cremated and to get the cremains returned.  Part of me thinks it’s a kind gesture to do and the other part of me thinks that it’s overstepping a bit.  I am mulling it over.  I also kind of think that if I give that money away something catastrophic will happen to me and I will wish I would have hung on to it.  Yeah I’m probably over thinking things.  

My friends are both older folks and they too are close to checking out but are both in remarkable health.  I think that she will go before he does not only because she is older but because she is the one who is most affected by the loss of a cat.  She just sobs and seeing that November is around the corner that is a depressing month for both of them because they lost a son in that month years back.  I’ve already been informed that they will be cutting back on the number of people invited to Thanksgiving this year just because of finances.  I’ve offered money but they said they are fine, when I know they aren’t.  Just a little too proud to take help.

My sleep schedule is all over the place.  I go to bed around normal time, wake up in the middle of the night and try for hours on end to go back to sleep.  By the time I get settled it’s almost time to pass out breakfast for the cats.  Rudy makes his biscuits and looks at me with his sweet face that I just can’t say no to.  Once I am up I can’t seem to get back to sleep again for a couple more hours.  Then I wake up and it’s 10 or 11.  I just want to sit around and am in no hurry to do much of anything. 

Managed to get a shower today, went out for dinner and am back home.  Working on flushing the water heater.  Just paid bills and placed another Amazon order.  I’ve always wanted Cowboy Boots and a pair that I have had my eye on just came back into stock so I placed an order.  They will be here on Monday.  I hope that I like them but if not I know that I can always return them.  Back to the bills for a second, I got a bill from the new eye doctor and only owed them a $10 copay.  I was more than happy to get that out of the way.  Sadly they don’t take payments online so I had to get a check to them.  

Plan to get up and hit a new place for breakfast and then hit the other grocery store instead of the normal store I go to.  I want several things mostly sweets.  Might go to the pizza place for supper where I know the cute guy I like works.  I know he’s straight but that doesn’t prevent me from looking.  It would be a nice trip and a great way to spend a little bit of time.

One of the other chores I need to take care of is vacuuming under the fridge and pulling it out to inspect things from the back.  I’ve got a motor that growls perodically and has for years.  Normally a good spray of some garage door 3 in 1 oil takes care of it for a while.  It used to be a twice a year thing.  Now it’s more like once ever couple months.  Oddly the motor is in the freezer.  The growling noise bothers the cats and well it’s not pleasant to my ears either.  I told it to shut up this morning and that worked.  We purchased it when we moved in here and hell that was 26 years ago.  2 years ago I cleaned out so much fur from underneath it that I am surprised it is still going, it should have given up the ghost years ago.  I just hope that I don’t wake up one morning to a dead unit and loose a bunch of food, that would suck!  Not to mention be expensive. 

Well it’s past treat time and I need to pass those out plus check on the heater.  It should be about time to get it filling up again. 

Enjoy your weekend!

 

 

Still fighting

I do feel way better but I still have that malaise feeling that I am unwell.  Kind of feels like I might have a fever.  I’ve gotten hot a couple times but I am on a regimen of Ibuprofen just in case.  I don’t bother taking my temperature as I generally know when I’ve got a fever. 

Not exactly sure why but I woke up at 1am and couldn’t go back to sleep until a little after 3:30a.  I watched TV and I was so bored.  I just wanted to get back to sleep.  I had no naps yesterday.  I also figured that today would suck since I was lacking in the sleep department but that hasn’t been the case.  Still no naps today and I am going strong. 

I wanted to cancel my massage but wound up confirming it.  I can always cancel tomorrow morning but I might actually go ahead and get it. 

Today has been calm on the work front.  I’ve been busy playing with porn.  Subscribed to another creator last night.  I swore this would be my last one.  It’s just entertainment while I am on vacation.  One month subscriptions and then I am done. 

Waiting on my boss to call for our monthly “touch base” call that is nothing more than a waste of time.  Not sure why were still doing this but hell after I am done with him I am just watching the clock before I put on my out of office and sign off.  I’ve given notice to those that need to know I will be out and this time unlike last I made sure my team knew about it. 

Don’t know that I will do much of anything tomorrow.  However, Monday is the dentist.  I need to hit Sam’s and want to use a gift card I got to eat at a Restaurant.  There are a few places I want to travel to but who knows if I will make it.  I need to hit the bank tomorrow for sure to make sure that I have cash on me. 

Looking forward to another shower and to washing the bed clothes.  I’ve spent more time in my room this week than I have in a long time. 

I got a huge shock last night when I went to look up the value on my 7 year old vehicle.  It’s only worth $7 thousand dollars.  That is a hell of a price drop from the last time I looked, which was about a year ago and at that time I could have gotten $20 thousand.  I feel much better about my decision to keep it and continue driving it.  However, I still want something new but am not eager to get into car payments.  I am sure by the time I am ready to trade I will get next to nothing for it.  Vehicles are nice but damn they depreciate so quickly. 

Wishing the boss would call so I could go up and gather the trash and set it out.  I would do that now but know that either the moment I get started or the second I am out the door is when he will call.  It’s pretty nice out sunny and in the low 70’s.  Here’s hoping that it stays nice while I am on vacation.

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blathering.  Hope that your having a good day!

Did you miss me?

Howdy … something horrible got a hold of me and I feel lousy.  Sunday I started with episodes of uncontrollable sneezing, just one after another.  The cats were looking at me funny.  I was not having good time.  I just figured it was allergies and I took some Zyrtec which once it kicked in curbed that.  However, it makes me super sleepy.  This all happened late in the day.  When I woke up I didn’t feel the best but I pushed forward thinking that once I ate I would feel better. 

I had a primarily lazy day on Sunday.  Monday morning came around all too quick and I felt horrible so I took some Benadryl told work that I was out for the day and went back to bed. 

Sleeping does help but it’s not the total cure.  I was feeling pretty good by Monday evening.  Then Tuesday morning came and I was all set to go back but just felt lousy in general with a little bit of body aches.  I took more Benadryl and told work out another day.  Back to bed. 

Tuesday afternoon I was feeling a little bit better.  I did my best to keep my eyes open for the long afternoon that was ahead but there were periods when I dosed off.  I got a shower in the evening just before bed.  Felt really good. 

Woke up this morning started out feeling pretty good but that quickly went down hill.  Still I am pressing on and got caught up at work.  I honestly feel bad about it because Friday I am off and then out for the following week on vacation.  What a lousy time to get sick just before a vacation. 

I’ve got some minor nasal issues along with a slight cough.  I just want to lay back down and sleep more.  Another colleague of mine called in today.  Guess it’s a good thing I came back.  However, I am trying to stick it out today and tomorrow.  Then I am free. 

This kind of felt like COVID at first with the body aches.  However, not it’s just kind of a malaise feeling like I get when I am normally sick.  Guess it’s a good thing I don’t really have anything planned for my vacation.  Just wanted to hit up some restaurants, make a Sam’s Club run and relax.  I think it will all come together just might not happen as quickly as I want it to. 

I’ve got a massage appointment on Friday but I don’t think I am going to that but haven’t canceled just yet. 

Got a Dental Appointment on Monday so I am hoping the worst is behind me by then.  If not I’ll cancel it. 

Just trying to do what I have to today and not much more.  That’s about it from here.  Hoping I feel better soon!  Take care.

Addiction

It’s been said that everyone has their vice(s).  It’s no secret that one of mine is porn.  Ever since I was a teenager and saw my first porn movie (which happened to be straight porn) I was mesmerized  I had the normal physical reaction of a typical teenage boy and had some fun.  I was exposed to something that I shouldn’t have been at such a young age.  My mom was at fault for this because I was with her and we were at one of her friends houses, there was a party in the basement..  I am fairly certain they had drugs and that’s why I wasn’t permitted in the basement.  I was upstairs with some of the adults who were watching porn. 

I’m not exactly sure if this next part happened before or after the porn incident.  My mom used to subscribe to Playgirl and she didn’t hide it.  I managed to sneak out a few pages with naked guys that I used to get off to.  It was my secret and I remember that it felt really good.  The only problem is that I lived at home with my mom’s mother.  I don’t remember how exactly it came about but my grandmother found that material and she chewed my ass.  I got off light but she took the pages away.  She really lit into my mom and then my mom lit into me.  I was so sneaky I went into the trash and pulled those pages out and still have them to this day. 

I had what I would consider a normal sex life as I matured and am proud that I can still count on one hand the number of guys that I have been with.  I know that most people brag about high body counts and that seems to be a social norm.  Perhaps I might not be addicted to porn if I had a higher body count, but then again I don’t know that we will ever truly know that for certain. 

I said all of that to say that yesterday I was quite horny.  I got a brainy idea and subscribed to a video downloader, then went and joined an Only Fans and a Just For Fans page.  The guy’s page that I joined on Only Fans turned out to be a prick tease.  He advertised a specific collaboration project with him and a couple other guys  indicating that if you subscribed you would get to see that video.  However, that video isn’t on his page at all and I am pissed but then again I only spent $5.  He has no other content that I really want to see.  The Just For Fans page however is different and there is plenty of content there that I want.  I was more pissed when I found out that JFF implemented DRM (Digital Rights Management) and you can no longer scrape/download videos.  I thought I had “the mother load” but what I had turned out to be static. 

I am sure that you are familiar with the saying … Where there is a will there is away.  I am certain that there is a solution to this problem, it’s just a matter of finding it. However, it resonated with me how truly addicted that I am and that parting with money was top of mind but as I got into it I was willing to part with money and it was an after thought.  I get how when you have a habit you can just toss money out like it’s candy and find yourself deep in debt with nothing to show for it. 

I understand the platform is trying to protect their client aka the creator.  However, I feel that if I pay I should be able to download content and keep it for my own personal private use.  I know that other people download it and upload it in the wild so that anyone can download it without having to pay for it.  Which is a really good way to get malware and viruses on your machine.  I pay for the content that I have and believe in supporting the creators as well as studios.  I think that is only fair.  Kind of like walking into a store and getting a soda and a candy bar, it’s not free you have to pay for it. 

I remember when back in the day I threw money away like it was candy and bought porn in VHS format for $50 and $60 a pop.  I’ve got a hell of a collection but the VCR is out of date.  I moved to the DVD model and have quite the collection there.  I remember hearing a porn producer say once we came more into the digital age that streaming was the future.  There wouldn’t be whole movies released but rather individual scenes.  That is pretty well the case but you can still find movies in digital format.  Some of the big name gay studios will permit you to download photos and videos, while others will only permit you to stream content.  Sometimes you can pay less for a streaming only option. 

Why am I addicted?  Well it is my sex life as it is.  I really want the real thing but I am not a hit it and quit it type of guy.  Otherwise I would be on Grindr and other apps just looking for a hookup.  I’ve thought about doing that but I am way too scared not only that I would meet the wrong guy or that my five minutes of pleasure would have serious side effects that could be lifelong.  I would much rather meet a guy, make sure that we click and take things from there.  I am not in a hurry to jump into bed. 

One thing that I will say is that I have learned a lot from porn as to fetishes and other types of sex from mild to wild.  Somethings are gross and other things are a turn on.  However, if I had it to do all over again I would much rather be less dependent on porn and would like to have the real thing.  As the song goes there ain’t nothing like the real thing baby. 

I hope that you took something away from my blathering.  As usual I am glad that you stopped by.

Look Around

Saw something on the internet that hit home, thought you might appreciate it as well.  It read … Look around you.  Appreciate what you have.  Nothing will be the same in a year. 

There is a lot of truth in that saying.  Life happens and none of us know what is going to occur today let alone in a month, three months or a year from now. 

I am sure you heard the news about Liam Payne from One Direction.  He was only 31 years old and no one could have predicted he would have a fatal accidental fall.  I wasn’t a fan of his but knew the same as well as the former band/group he was in.  It’s sad to see at 31 years old he’s gone. 

If you’ve been reading any of my ramblings for any length of time, you know I have a serious issue with death and don’t deal well with it.  It’s always been extra disheartening and sad to me when a young person passes.  My first experience with this was when I was in High School and lost a classmate.  We weren’t close but we knew each other and had a couple classes together.  I think that there should be a minimum age on when one can die so that everyone gets a chance to have a childhood and grow up and be silly for a bit.  It would be nice if that were the case. 

Found myself missing my Momma cat last night.  Listening to her song, which was Pretty Woman.  We (me and my late spouse) modified the words to the song and she knew it was hers.  She would perk up when she heard it.  Kind of like a song that I wrote for Gator that had a pause for her participation, she would chime in just at the right time.  Lots of good memories there. 

I find myself saying how lucky I am to have the cats that I own (or should I say own me) are so well behaved and have a great disposition.  I love the fact they are clingy and want affection as well as the fact that they depend on me.  They don’t know it but I depend on them.  They are both what keeps me going. 

Well we had our first frost last night.  It’s seriously cold outside from what it’s been.  The house is toasty warm and the thermostat is doing it’s job.  The cats have gotten used to the new space heater in the living room.  They do poke their heads up and stare at it for a second when it turns on automatically but they quickly go back to sleep or rest.  I remember when they first arrived 2 years ago every little sound would set them off.  Especially when I got mail on my phone.  Today unless it’s a loud bang most things don’t phase or bother them at all. 

Got a call from a former co-worker who is trying to come back to work but it’s not looking good.  They left on good terms but kind of got mouthy in their exit interview and voiced lots of concerns to the point where I think they might be black balled from coming back.  I’m not getting involved in it.  I thought about it for a split second but I am not sticking my neck out for anyone as it could get chopped off and then I would be in dire straights.  They have an unfortunate set of circumstances but they kind of made their own bed.  Nice to hear from them but it’s kind of like they wanted something from me so that’s why they called.  Hopefully, things turn out well and they land on their feet. 

Bossman was having a bad day yesterday.  That means that I kind of had a little bit of a bad day as well.  He kept calling me over and over about little things.  Trying to micromanage and not thinking clearly.  Thankfully it didn’t last very long and he was off to deal with some personal issues.  I got to hear in every call how I was doing a good job and while he didn’t say it was implied “that’s a good boy”.  I fucking hate that.  If he could go two weeks without telling me I was doing a good job it would be a miracle.  I already know I am doing a good job.  Hearing it once and while is nice.  Hearing it every damn day and in every damn meeting gets rather old and it starts to ring hollow.  I suppose there are worse problems to have. 

Unless something changes no meetings on the docket for today.  I have knocked out all of my tasks and now just sitting back waiting for someone to beckon about a problem and deal with that.  Barring that it should be an easy Thursday.  Got to remember to set out the trash this afternoon. 

Ciao for now!

 

 

Man Candy - Hearty Fall Helping

The Heat is ON

Yesterday afternoon I turned the furnace on.  It was chilly in here and the cats didn’t seem comfortable.  It was only 73 but this place isn’t typically that cold.  I know it would feel nice on a hot July day but not so for the middle of October. 

My thermostat does some strange things at times.  In the middle of the night it had kicked on and it was a toasty 78 degrees.  It was 2 am and I just gave up and turned it off.  That would allow the place to cool down and I wouldn’t have to worry much about it. 

When I got out of bed for good this morning it was a slight bit chilly but overall quite comfortable inside.  I went to power the thermostat on and it fell on the ground.  Apparently when I changed the batteries yesterday It wasn’t as secure as I thought.  I picked it up and made sure I heard the click as I mounted it back on the wall.  Then powered it on and presto were back in business. 

I got out of bed way early this morning and had some time on my hands, which didn’t last long before the work bell rang.  The day started off with a bang but I managed to quell things.  At the moment all is well but that can change at anytime. 

Watched Bad Boys Ride or Die on Netflix last night.  I honestly didn’t want to but it was better than struggling with picking something on YouTube.  All in all not a bad movie and it keeps you on the edge of your seat. 

I got ready for bed late and that meant a delayed playtime for the cats but we got it in and they were both pleased.  Rudy would have bugged me otherwise.  He chased me down yesterday when it was getting close to dinner letting me know he couldn’t wait and had to have food now.  I’m getting pretty good at reading him. 

There are 2 meetings on the books for today but it’s actually going to play out like 1 big meeting.  Not excited for this but it’s part of the job.  The good news is lunch is right after and there isn’t anything else on my docket for the rest of the day.  Not to say that I will just be idle but there is a very good chance of that. 

For now I am just going to enjoy the peace and quiet, hoping that it is not too bad of a day.  Glad that we are at the half way point in the week. 

Thanks for stopping by, hope that your Wednesday is a great one!

Colder

Fall is for sure in the air this morning.  We were down in the 40’s and tonight’s low will be our first frost for many areas.  Afternoon temperatures are still in the 70’s.  It’s still a bit of a sea saw effect but were headed more towards colder being the norm. 

Had a company wide meeting yesterday.  Were still earning money hand over fist, which is a good thing.  We got a reminder that were closed on Election Day.  Clearly my boss didn’t know that because he rescheduled one of our Tuesday meetings for that Monday just after it was announced.  I’ve got a list of our observed holidays in both my home and work offices.  This was just a status meeting more than anything to let everyone know all is well as we start to approach the end of the year. 

I didn’t plan for it but I wound up spending most of my working day upstairs with the cats in the living room  We fired up the new heater and both cats like it but are a little confused by it.  Takes a while before it makes a noticeable difference to get rid of the chill but once I power on the furnace it will make a great companion. 

Broke out the comforter last night just because I knew it was going to be cold and I didn’t like waking up freezing.  Yesterday was the first day in a while where the AC never kicked on.

Overall is was a decent day that moved by slowly but once we got to the afternoon things picked up a bit.  I had a fair amount of work but it wasn’t necessarily steady and some of it came after 5p.

I am working on my left over pizza.  Had a slice for Lunch and another for Supper.  I am thinking of freezing some of it because I am already growing tired of it.  It’s good but not one of those items I can eat day after day. 

Not exactly sure why but I have noticed the deafening silence in this house.  Seems like the more the years tick by the quieter it gets.  I remember when I longed for quiet and now that I have it, I really don’t want it.  I’m feeling the loneliness and it doesn’t help that my late spouses birthday will occur in a few weeks.  His birthday follows my mom’s birthday.  I am thankful that I have the cats but it’s not nearly the same as living with another person.  I don’t know that I will ever live with another person but I would like a human companion that might spend the night on occasion.  These moments are just little reminders and I tend to have them the more time progresses.  Not that I enjoy them but they happen.  Also probably doesn’t help that the holidays are near. 

Got 3 meetings today and I look forward to none of them.  However, each day that passes brings me closer to my pending vacation and I am really focused on that. 

Take care!

Columbus Day - US Holiday

If you live in the US and wonder why there is no school, your bank (might be) closed and there is no mail it’s because it’s Columbus Day.  Shame that not all businesses observe this day because I have to work.  Perhaps your workplace observes the day and your one of the lucky ones who has the day off. 

It’s been a little busy for a Monday morning this early but it’s okay I am ready for it.  I hate being on-call but am hopeful that things won’t be terribly busy all week long and that the work load may be lighter today with it being a holiday and some places closed.  However, I am not holding my breath. 

Made it for pizza yesterday, the new deeper dish is just more expensive and there isn’t much difference that is noticeable to me other than the price.  Bake time is the same.  I was full after eating just one piece and got a box and brought the rest home.  Dropped $50 which is a bit much for a pizza and a soda.  However, I did get to see the cute waiter and he actually took my order.  Wow he still looks fine as ever.  The place was busy and they were setting up for a large party.  Thankfully I was able to get in and out before that party showed up. 

I was back home quicker than I thought I would be but late enough that I missed treat time.  To make up for it I passed out food & treats at the same time.  This way each cat got something to eat at the same time.  I don’t know that Mora ever touched the can food but Rudy was eating it.  I know he got some treats. 

I got the laundry put away and we had time to sit and relax watching TV.  I was able to cuddle with both cats.  Mora let me brush her.  I didn’t get a chance with Rudy because he was sleeping and I didn’t want to disturb him. 

Magically both cats came alive when it was time for bed.  I got to play with them and passed out cat nip.  Then I shaved and showered.  Finally time to watch a little TV and then it was off to dream land. 

A little nippy in the house this morning we went from 78 to 73.  I felt it the most because I didn’t have a thing on.  Kind of wished I was a cat with a fur coat on.  However, now that I am dressed it’s comfy.  We will be getting our first freeze this week and temperatures look to be cooling off this week.  There is a slight rebound predicted as we get closer to the weekend and first part of next week but only time will tell if that occurs.

Hope your weekend was great and the week ahead will be equally as great.  Thanks for stopping by!

Cold no more

Managed to wake up around my usual 7a time on my own.  Rudy was sleeping by my feet I said his name and he sprung to life and ran to greet me.  He made some biscuits and gave me a kiss.  While I didn’t want to get out of bed I knew that I had to so up to attack the day.

Passed out breakfast for the cats.  Got ready and dressed to head out.  Had an Omelet for breakfast and it was packed with all sorts of stuff.  I found myself way full!  Paid the bill and then on to Target. 

Picked up deodorant, soda, cat treats and a space heater.  For the last couple of years it’s been super cold in the living room and kitchen.  I know it’s due to the door/windows.  I can put up plastic on both and that helps out.  This year I vowed that we won’t be cold, hence the space heater.  I didn’t realize how much they cost.  What I got is made by Lasko for $65.  It oscillates has a digital display and a remote.  There is a timer and a child lock too.  It’s got a built in thermostat so when it senses the temperature drop it kicks on.  Just like the one I have in my office at work.  Got it hooked up and tested, it gets hot pretty quick.  The cats are going to love it.  For now it’s unplugged.  We have one night when it’s going to dip in to the 30’s for a low.  However, our temperatures are sea sawing where it’s cold at night and hot during the day.  Eventually that will stop and we will get cold and stay cold.  Until that happens I am just enjoying the extra time in short sleeves!

Hit up the grocery store just realized I forgot to buy Sour Cream.  I got a new Stouffer’s side dish of beans & rice with peppers in a cheese sauce.  I hope it’s good.  I have these as my main meal there are no sides to most meals that I eat at home. 

Speaking of food I’ve decided today is the day to go try the new extra deep dish pizza so I will be headed out in a bit for that.  I hope that my favorite stud of a waiter is working but I am not holding my breath.  It’s just that the extra bonus of seeing a hot guy makes the trip more worth it.  However, the main focus here is pizza as well as getting out of the area.  It’s about a 45 minute to an hour drive depending on traffic.  Then it takes about the same to cook the pizza.  Eating is about 20 minutes and then the trip back.  It’s a huge time suck but one that I enjoy. 

Found out that my neighbor has missed two property tax payments on both his present and new house.  Property taxes are auctioned off on an annual basis and you get a certified letter that warns you when you don’t pay, so it’s not like you can claim you forgot and didn’t know.  If someone buys them then they can place a lien on your property and charge you interest plus all of their costs for placing the lien.  If you don’t pay them eventually they will foreclose and you will loose your house but that whole process takes a couple years to play out from what I read.  There is no for sale sign on the old home.

I did some further research in to my late partners son.  Turns out this will be his 4th DUI, his license was suspended when he was caught this time.  From everything that I have read he is looking at a prison sentence of a few years as well as a ton of fines and the loss of his driving privilege's for life, plus the cost for his legal defense.  DUI isn’t a cheap mistake and it only gets more costly the more you get caught.  Even if he manages to not go to prison loosing his license isn’t something that is up for debate.  He just has to hope like hell that his attorney can get him off because if he’s convicted he’s fucked and not in a good way.  I will continue to follow this as it plays out.  It will take some time just like his prior cases did.  He’s already spent a ton of money you’d think he would have learned his lesson by now but some people just don’t get it.  As the saying goes stupid is forever and it can’t be fixed.  He just continues to disappoint and I am glad that his father isn’t here to see all of this play out.  The sad thing is that he’s got a kid who’s a teenager now and he’s really not setting a good example as a role model.  While I know he loves kids he shouldn’t have ever had one, but that’s just my opinion. 

Hope that your enjoying your weekend.  I am off for Pizza!  Wish it was Pizza & Dick that would sure be better!  Cheers.

Get it yourself

I had my massage and got beat up pretty good.  I didn’t feel much afterwards but this morning it’s a whole different story.  My neck is what is bothering me.  I told her to only work on upper and mid back.  She worked the whole back and my ass.  I don’t get why people can’t follow directions. 

Afterwards I wanted to go out for a bite to eat but instead decided to grab the mail and come back home.  Thinking both of the left overs and my Amazon delivery. 

We passed the 6p mark and I called Amazon they told me that the package was for sure out for delivery with a driver and that it could be up to 10p before it arrived.  I stayed up until 2a on the couch watching TV and no Amazon driver ever surfaced. 

Don’t you know this morning the app said that my package appears to be lost and that if I didn’t want to wait I could request a refund.  I did request a refund.  I wasn’t happy about it either.  I went to a big box store and picked up a UPS this morning.  I paid way more than what Amazon was charging me but at least I had it physically in hand. 

Got that hooked up and topped off the charge on the battery.  It’s been sitting in a box since February according to the test report that came with it.  This unit has a 3 year warranty.  That makes me think that is their default period and I could pursue a warranty claim on the other unit, even though all it needs is a new battery.  However, there is boxing it up and shipping it.  Not sure if they make you pay for shipping or if it’s covered.  It sounds like a hassle because it is and I’m not bothering with it, which is exactly what they hope for. 

What kept me up until 2a.  Well I went down a rabbit hole on YouTube.  It suggested a video about a kid having a meltdown because his parents took away his World of Warcraft subscription.  It’s like 15 years old and I watched it and then just one after another after another.  I got caught up on these and subscribed to the channel.  Damn that kid needed to have his ass kicked 7 ways to Sunday.  If I would have done any of what he did I would have been smacked around.  It was both sad and fun to watch.  I just couldn’t help myself I had to go to the next one.  The cats cried because they lost out on cat nip and play time but they lived. 

I didn’t want to get up this morning for my haircut but I did.  Just didn’t shower.  I’ve slept for the biggest part of the day, which is no surprise.  I’ve been out for lupper had Mexican food from a place that I grew up with.  Forgot to tell them that I didn’t want any Guac (aka Green Slime) I know a lot of people love the stuff but not me.  By the time I realized that I had my food.  I ate it but it just wasn’t as enjoyable.  I also felt way full long before I normally would.  I kept going though and got all of the meat consumed.  Just as I was leaving someone placed an order for a Chocolate Shake.  Damn that sounded so good, perhaps I’ll try it next time. 

Now that I’m home for the day, working on laundry, finances and of course porn.  Then it will be up to take care of dishes, make the bed and watch TV.  Nothing special planned for tomorrow.  It’s my last free day and then it’s back to the grindstone and on to what I hope will be a calm on-call week.

Hope your weekend is going well. 

Today’s the day?

Amazon lied to me and my UPS wasn’t delivered yesterday.  They say that it’s coming today.  However, I woke up to a message from the driver 3 hours prior to when I read it at 7a that they would be arriving soon to make sure that “the area is lit and kept clean, to put any animals away”  then just below that it said that they may attempt a redelivery today if their schedule permits.  WTF.  They never came here and my cameras prove that.  I think it’s just an automated message and really wasn’t from the driver.  They still show the package as arriving today.  Fingers crossed that it shows up. 

I am leaving work early today as I have a massage at 3 and I just took the rest of the day off.  By the time it’s done it will be 4 or 4:30 I don’t remember how much time I booked for because it was done in the Spring.  I am thinking of grabbing a bite to eat out when I’m done but that depends on how I feel.  I do have some left overs.

There is one meeting on the books just before lunch.  Then it’s smooth sailing the remainder of the afternoon unless something comes up.  I have a good feeling that it will be an okay day. 

Rudy took my spot on the couch last night when I broke for a snack for me.  I was fine with it.  I sat on the love seat in my old spot and Mora much like Gator came and jumped into the bed sitting next to me.  Kind of felt like old times.  Cats were sleeping and I was watching a YouTube video when the alert when off for the deck.  It’s windchimes and that gets attention from Rudy.  I peeked to see who or what it was and we had a cat that came to visit.  It was gone quickly so no sense in getting up.  I feel sorry for anything outdoors because it’s getting cold at night and as time goes on it will only get colder.  I’m not looking to take in any strays, I’ve got my hands full with the two that I have.  I want to take or help all of the animals in need but in reality that just isn’t possible. 

Had a decent nights sleep so well that when I woke up I was convinced that today was Saturday, that is until I heard the banging of the cans and that reminded me nope, it’s Friday. 

Got a haircut on the books for tomorrow morning and otherwise my weekend is free.  I know I will do some napping and relaxing, as well as my usual normal weekend tasks/chores.  I’ll be home all next week since it’s my on-call week.  That will drive me bonkers a bit but I will manage. 

Here’s to the weekend may it feel more lengthy than it actually is and may the good times roll.  Cheers!

Power Outage

Yesterday when I left for the office I noticed a small piece of digging construction equipment in a neighbors front yard.  That was kind of a surprise.  Especially since they didn’t have any of the little flags in their yard like you do when you call before you dig, like your supposed to.  When I came home that same house was surrounded by trucks and contractors from some company.  I didn’t pay much attention to it. 

I went about my day and got settled at home, logged back in to work and fed the cats as well as given them attention.  We had supper watched some TV.  I got up to pass out treats and just sat back down.  I was half way listening to the TV and starting to check a couple things on my phone when all of a sudden BAM, the power goes out. 

Minutes prior to this I saw a couple of power company trucks in the neighborhood, they appeared to have left.  I wondered what in the world they did.  I opened the power company’s app on my phone and reported the outage.  Within two minutes two power company workers were walking across my front lawn.  You could say that is some service.  However, there trucks were parked on the street and they were here already. 

The cats were going a little bonkers from the beeping in the house.  The alarm system beeps to let you know it’s on battery backup.  The UPS’s that I have alarm to let you know that they are running on battery.  Problem is that the TV was on and that UPS just beeped loudly.  Come to find out that meant it’s shot so I had no landline phone or TV.  Not like I would watch TV during a power outage anyway. 

It took about 10 minutes to get things sorted out before the power was back on.  I got a couple of updates that the outage was due to digging and that’s when I thought the damn neighbor up the street caused all of this. 

Once things came back I made my rounds to double check that all of the clocks were displaying the right time.  Had to reset the microwave and stove.  Then worked on finding an outlet strip to power the TV & Landline phone.  Found that and got back up & running. 

Meanwhile I was still futzing with the UPS that had shot craps in the hopes I could revive it but the battery was toast.  It lasted a whopping whole two years.  I know that because I label everything with the purchase date and where I got it from. 

Thankfully this happened on the last Prime Day so I was able to find a decent deal on a replacement upgraded UPS that I am sure will last more than two years.  I get delivery of it today before 3p.  That means all of that equipment will have to power down again but at least I will have better protection in place when it powers back up. 

That was the first power outage I have had in a very long time.  We have had some brown outs or surges over the summer.  It’s been a few years since we have had a total power outage.  I remember when we first moved here the power was unstable and you never knew when it was going to to out but that was well over 25 years ago.  A lot has happened since then especially with modernization. 

While I am not thrilled about the UPS that shot craps I would rather replace that one thing instead of having to replace larger appliances or electronics.  I am also thankful that the outage was short lived and in decent weather. 

Speaking of weather we still have warm afternoons and cold mornings.  Last night it got down in the 50’s so you could for sure feel it inside.  We went from our normal 75-77 down to 73 and the humidity dropped as well.  Not to worry it will warm back up.  The AC runs about once per day late in the evening for a short time.

I hope the power company goes after the neighbor as well as the contractor that caused this whole little mess.  I am sure I wasn’t the only one who had issues as well as experienced the minor inconvenience.  It was also a good thing it was still light outside.  Otherwise I would have had to break out a flashlight and that would cause Rudy to think I was playing with him.  He loves a good game of flashlight tag.  Never seen a cat go crazy over a flashlight like he does. 

Hope you had a good day.  I’ve got one meeting where I will be the focal point and it should be short lived.  Then unless something earth shattering rolls in I am pretty well done for the day.  I still stay connected and keep tabs just because you never truly know.  You might get lucky and get a break or a bunch of stuff could happen and you get a ton of work.  It’s just a roll of the dice and you wait & see.

Here’s hoping it’s all rainbows and sunshine for the remainder of the week!

Man Candy - Delicious

Middle of the week

It was cold and dark this morning.  I woke up before Rudy for a change.  He was at the foot of my bed and he spring to life quickly.  Mora was sleeping in her bed and she got up but she wasn’t quick about it. 

Breakfast for the cats was up first and Rudy gobbled and made way for his sister who was happy to come eat.  Meanwhile I was working on heating up the water for my Oatmeal.  Had that, some milk, Belvita Breakfast Biscuits and a Banana. Then it was time to hit the shower.  Even the hot water didn’t move fast at 6a. 

I didn’t sleep the best I was up and down all night long.  Something about coming in this morning is what did it.  I forgot until I got here that they are working on the parking garage entrance and instead of having 3 lanes were down to 1 bi-directional lane.  It was easy to get in but it’s going to be murder getting out.  I do not look forward to that expedition but will be glad when it’s all behind me and I am finally on the road to home. 

I miss the cats and the comfort of my home and the freedom that comes with being there.  The only thing being here does is keep me away from the junk food, I’m limited to what I brought and it’s not much.  When I get bored I can eat or nap, I usually choose to nap. 

It’s almost time to head in to two boring back to back meetings.  My boss seems extra chipper today.  He sent a reminder that we have the meetings, as if we can’t see that on our calendars.  He also said that it’s going to be a great day.  Unless he’s passing out some money or time off it’s just another work day.  Nothing terribly special about it. 

As per usual I am looking forward to getting out of here and will enjoy crossing the threshold at home to see the two cats waiting for me and I know they will want food right away. 

Well off I go.  Hope that all is well in your world.  Thanks for your visit.

Cholula Burrito Bowl

Bet you can’t guess what I had for supper last night?  I know the title gave it away.  It was really good and full of flavor.  It was a little spicy for me but I managed.  I will be buying this again nice switch up to my otherwise boring frozen food menu. 

Watched the Documentary on Netflix about the Menendez Brothers.  This is a new film where both brothers talk from prison about what happened.  It was interesting but I didn’t learn a whole lot that I didn’t already glean from the movie that was released last month on Netflix.

Found an interesting documentary on YouTube about an old game show called The Press Your Luck Scandal.  It was about a player who figured out the system and got on the show and took the CBS TV Network for quite a soaking.  I loved that game show and the new an improved version was alright by me as well.  I learned a lot watching it and it was quite enjoyable. 

Worked from upstairs from around 2:30p until 4p.  I enjoyed being next to the cats and they liked the fact I was in the same room with them.  Of course they were all sacked out but would wake up now and then just to check on things. 

Got to really brush Rudy last night.  He got the Furminator which really gets the fur off of him as well as the slicker brush.  He’s chewing, scratching and grooming all the damn time.  I don’t know if he has fleas, is bored or has OCD.  Mora doesn’t have any of her brothers problems.  I’d think if it was fleas that she would get them too.  He bugs me at night to play and then we play time comes he gets busy grooming but plays a little bit. 

Sure got cold here over night in the 40’s I believe.  The house was 73 when I woke up.  I felt it during the night when I woke up and pulled the covers up a little higher.  Rudy was cuddling with me all night long.  I know that tomorrow when I am up an hour earlier and going in that it will suck being out in it.  However, my garage has extra insulation so my vehicle should be a decent temperature.  I often leave with no jacket/coat on and once I get to where I am going have to bundle up but the inside of the vehicle is comfy as can be. 

Well off to take a break and before I know it I’ll be back in 1 of 2 meetings that are on the books for today.  Hopefully, today is a lot like yesterday.  The morning has been busy up until now.  I hope you have a great day!

 

Back to the so called fun

Good morning readers! 

I enjoyed my evening getting laundry put away, icing up my knee, watching some YouTube videos, playing with the cats and then getting ready for morning as well as winding down for the night. 

I didn’t sleep the best managed to wake up about an hour after I fell asleep and noticed that the cats were taking up all of the foot room.  I tried to clear them out but they just got mad at me, then at each other.  Eventually though I was left with an empty bed.  Not sure how long they left me for but I know they came back as they always do.  Both long to be close to me and it’s fine except for when it’s time to sleep.  I think no matter the size of the bed the cats would occupy the majority of it. 

I’ve been through my morning tasks, checked up on my dummy co-worker who is still continuing to make mistakes.  I wanted to call him out but a tiny voice inside of me said give it a day maybe things will come together.  I kind of doubt it but I’m giving him the benefit of the doubt and then tomorrow I can drop the hammer on him.  The only good thing about him going out on Paternity leave is that I know he won’t be making any mistakes because he won’t be working. 

I managed to pay a bill and do a little bit of surfing.  The remainder of my work day is wide open so anything can come my way but I don’t anticipate it.  This is my last golden week to enjoy then I will be back on-call.  Forgot that I had a massage scheduled for Friday.  It’s around the corner from my house.  I could easily go and then log back on to work but instead I am leaving a few minutes before and telling the boss that I will be out of the office for the remainder of the day.  I will break that news tomorrow. 

For now I will be headed up to be with the cats and just watch my phone.  I know once I get comfy and interested in either falling back asleep or find a program that I want to watch that my phone will blow up but it’s a risk I am willing to take.  Beats sitting here staring at the screen with literally nothing to do or should I say nothing that I really want to do. 

I hope that your Monday is good and fast moving.  Thank you for your visit.  Leave a comment if you wish I don’t bite, unless you want me to!

A Better Day

Today was a way better day than yesterday.  Rudy woke me up and I was quick to dismiss him but managed to open my eyes and look at the clock.  I slept in a whole 1/2 hour.  Seeing that I got up and got moving despite not really wanting to. 

Mailed in my ballot first thing before I had breakfast.  Felt good to get that taken care of.  A little nervous on how things are going to play out in the election but I’ve done my part, now all I can do is hope, pray and watch for the results. 

Had an okay breakfast, I got a usual item and there isn’t anything to rave about.  Hit up the grocery store afterwards and was able to stick to my guns and not buy so much sugary junk.  It wasn’t easy and I feel like I have nothing to eat here but that is so not the case.  Got a Cholula Frozen Burrito Bowl had no idea they made frozen food so I am interested in try this. 

I gassed up the car and then came home and unloaded.  Watched some TV and took a nap.  I wanted to sleep for longer than my body permitted but I realized that wouldn’t really accomplish anything. 

Got up and passed out lunch for the cats.  You know they got it good when they eat 3 cans (total not individually) per day.  They often don’t finish what I put out and pick I suppose because they know more food will be coming eventually. 

Cleaned out the cat fountain and changed the filter.  Another job that I despise.  Then put on some clothes and my outdoor work shoes.  Sprayed for bugs.  I killed a spider on the table last week and a damn stink bug yesterday.  I had been putting this task off and well looks like the bugs took advantage of things while they could.  Killed another spider while I was outside, it was hanging around my deck. 

Took off my work shoes and left them in the garage.  Removed my jeans when I came back in the house.  Decided that I needed a break and took it.  Watched some YouTube videos.  I was watching a car repair video and just got so horny for no particular reason.  Just a natural urge that I don’t get nearly as often as I did when I was younger. 

Well I had to do something about that so I watched some porn from the comfort of my living room.  No one was around but the windows were open and there was a possibility of a neighbor peering in but I honestly didn’t care.  That kind of made it a little hotter.  It felt good to take care of that. 

Then it was time to get to the house cleaning.  Took care of that and aired up the tires on the car.  Just a pound low so not too shabby.  Then I got dressed and went out for Mexican food.  It was good and I enjoyed the drive.

Back home drying some laundry, have already passed out treats.  Had to cuddle with Mora while I surfed the web.  She is quite demanding but I love her so I put up with it.  She did leave me alone long enough for me to get finances taken care of and I took care of something quick for work.  Yeah I’m not on-call but I know that “the mistake maker” wouldn’t be picking up the ball and he’s the one on-call that should have done what I did despite it not meeting the criteria of an emergency which is all we are required to respond to when we are on-call.  It was just the right thing to do and it helped someone out in the end. 

Surfing the web and got the urge to check up on a couple people that I keep tabs on.  Found out that my late spouses son got another DUI, this is his 2nd or 3rd offense.  Looks like his wife served him divorce papers and he went on a bender.  That’s gonna be expensive, not to mention the fact that he’s probably going to lose his license.  Looks like he’s getting paid back for all of those times he fucked over his father.  It’s sad that he would do something so stupid as drink & drive but he’s apparently not learned his lesson and the hard way is the worst way to learn but probably the best.  Especially when it dips into your bank account. 

My plan for the week is to go in on Wednesday.  It’s calendar ordering time and I can’t honestly remember the style of calendar that is on my desk so I have to go in to figure that out.  I’ve not ordered any calendars for home but I was pleased to learn that Corbin Fisher has published a 2025 calendar.  It’s on Amazon if you want it.  I used to get their calendars every year until they just stopped publishing them.  Before you know it I will be making up the on-call calendar for next year, that’s kind of how you know the year is done for.  This year has been a fast mover even though it’s only early October I know that cold, snow and ice will soon be here.  However, right now were dealing with summers last call before Fall like temps move in. 

Well time to grab my laundry, the cats and whatever toys they managed to drag down here and head up.  Got to ice my knee and get ready for another Monday!  Meanwhile I plan to enjoy the last few hours of Sunday before it’s time to go to bed. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Alone

Today was one of those days where I would have been better off alone, instead of trying to be around people. 

Rudy did his usual part and tried to get me up at 6a but he hung out with me for an hour and I got up at 7a.  Breakfast was set out for the cats and then I jumped in the shower. 

Once my shower was over and I was dressed, I ventured out for breakfast.  Then hit up the post office to find my vote by mail ballot waiting for me, a whole month before the election.  Wow that was impressive. 

Went to visit my friends at their business.  Sat around for a few hours.  The more I sat the more I learned.  Kind of felt invisible at times there were some awkward silences.  I had asked one of them to grab lunch or dinner with me sometime well over a month ago.  I got a bunch of excuses and was told that it would be a little bit.  I said I’m patient just hit me up whenever.  Yeah well they have been busy having fun without me.  I realized were never getting together but that’s not my fault.  I guess perhaps the problem is what I define as a friend is more like a business acquaintance. 

I had originally planned to hit up my Thanksgiving friends for supper.  I dismissed that but on the way to grab supper tonight I just got this nagging feeling and so I called.  It didn’t sound like it was going to happen but turns out it did.  We wound up at Olive Garden.  I saw a nice Latino Twink who looked amazing.  Our eyes met a couple times but that was the extent of it.  The meal was just okay, nothing to write home about.  I got another reminder that I am all alone. 

Came home and passed out treats, was happy to see the cats and they were happy to see me.  Then I put their food away and headed down to start laundry.  Surfed for some porn, caught up my finances and got my email. 

I think I would have been happier just being alone I was certainly in a much better mood this morning before I had contact with anyone.  Here’s hoping that tomorrow is a better day and that I encounter way better food. 

My knee is bothering me and I should put some ice on it.  I did that last night and it helped.  I am really not a fan of this getting older business despite the fact that it beats the alternative.  It’s all of the aches & pains as well as body parts slowly wearing out.  Shame I can just get a new body and keep on going, sort of like buying a new car.  Hey I can dream, there is no charge for that. 

Here’s hoping your Saturday was way better than mine. 

Friday Freedom

Morning!  It’s my last day with the boss gone and I knew it would go by fast.  It’s been very enjoyable to be able to relax and go about my day without having to go to a BS meeting or answer a phone call where his voice is on the other end.  Shame I can’t make this last a little bit longer.  I saw a meme earlier this week that made me think of my boss.  It said backbones are available on isle 3.  That got quite the chuckle out of me. 

My mistake making co-worker struck again this week and made me look silly.  I got all hot and bothered about it, composed one hell of an email to him but once I thought about it a bit more I realize no matter how much I complain it’s NOT going to change.  I just deleted the email and updated my tracking log with another one of his fuck ups.  This is one of those no win situations where I am stuck.  I did want to call him up and chew his ass but that wouldn’t get me anywhere.  I’ve not done that before but I am sure that it just wouldn’t help.  Why/  You can fix stupid, it’s forever!  Short of him quitting and me training a new person that is my only hope and honestly I am kind of tired of all of it.  The only other out for me is to just walk away and I’m not doing that without a new source of income.  I guess it’s a new reason to play the lottery. 

The cats were fighting last night in the middle of the night.  I got woken up but just rolled over and went back to sleep.  I don’t think I said a word about it.  I talked with both of them about it this morning but of course they just looked at me like they had no idea what I was talking about.  I’m sure that Rudy was in one of his playful moods and Mora wanted to relax and rest.  He picked on her and that got the fire started. 

I learned last night that Mora fluffs her tail as well.  I was in the bathroom winding down for the night and she was playing in the bathtub like a silly girl.  She got up and peered out the door.  She had a funny look on her face and then I saw that tail get large.  It was beautiful but then she took off like a bat out of hell.  Nothing more happened.  However, Rudy is the one that I normally see fluffing his tail.  Nice to know that Mora has the ability and while it looks pretty it’s not a good sign at all.  They are frightened or mad about something and chances are high that somethings is about to go down. 

Watched more car repair videos last night.  Saw a wheel alignment done on a classic Mustang.  Never knew exactly how alignments were done.  Now I’d like to see it on a modern car and I am sure if I searched I could find it.  You can learn some interesting things just watching videos.  My trial period of ad free is over and I am now paying for that option.  The first 30 days free are really a great selling part on YouTube’s end.  I quickly got used to it and now I never want to go back to seeing ads.  I wish I could buy a lifetime pass for everything so that I never had to watch another ad but sadly that option doesn’t yet exist. 

I plan to soak in as much relaxation as this day affords me.  I’ve got a task to take care of in a couple hours.  Until then I am free unless something comes stumbling in.  Then I have a little more to do late in the afternoon.  Here’s hoping that people leave me alone so I can enjoy my last day of freedom from my boss. 

Have a great weekend!

 

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